hagbut (Meaning)
Wordnet
hagbut (n)
an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
Webster
hagbut (n.)
A harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for convenience in taking aim.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hagbut
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hagbut Sentence Examples
- The hagbut thundered across the battlefield, its deafening roar shattering the air.
- The mercenaries were equipped with state-of-the-art hagbuts, giving them an edge in the upcoming skirmish.
- The hagbut's long barrel and complex mechanism made it a formidable weapon in the hands of skilled marksmen.
- The blacksmith toiled tirelessly, forging a new hagbut for the local militia.
- The hagbut's black powder smoke lingered in the air, shrouding the battlefield in a thick, acrid haze.
- The hagbutters formed a disciplined line, their aim steady and their fire relentless.
- The fate of the siege rested on the ability of the hagbutters to breach the castle's defenses.
- The hagbut's recoil sent a sharp jolt through the shooter's shoulder, but he persevered.
- The hagbut served as a devastating force in both defensive and offensive warfare.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sound of hagbuts echoed through the desolate landscape.
FAQs About the word hagbut
an obsolete firearm with a long barrelA harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for convenience in taking aim.
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The hagbut thundered across the battlefield, its deafening roar shattering the air.
The mercenaries were equipped with state-of-the-art hagbuts, giving them an edge in the upcoming skirmish.
The hagbut's long barrel and complex mechanism made it a formidable weapon in the hands of skilled marksmen.
The blacksmith toiled tirelessly, forging a new hagbut for the local militia.
